This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Sleton family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Sleton Family History

Sleton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Slaton, Seeton, Seton, Alton, Alston, Leon, Seaton, Elton, Luton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Sleton family from?

You can see how Sleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sleton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sleton family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sleton's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Sleton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sleton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Sleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Sleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sleton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Sleton

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Sleton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Sleton immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Sleton. For the veterans among your Sleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Sleton military records

You've only scratched the surface of Sleton family history

Discover More

What is the average Sleton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sleton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sleton

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Sleton family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial